Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken
Description
This cashew chicken is a real treat featuring deep-fried chicken and sweet, crunchy cashews topped with a mild gravy made with oyster sauce and soy sauce.
Ingredients
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2 cups peanut oil for frying
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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3 eggs, beaten
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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2 cups chicken broth
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2 cups cashew halves
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2 tablespoons chopped green onion for topping
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 teaspoon ground white pepper
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water
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Heat oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
2
While the oil is heating, whisk flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and baking soda together in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in a second shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces into flour mixture, then eggs, then into flour mixture again.
3
Working in batches as necessary, deep-fry coated chicken in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4
While deep-frying the chicken, bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Place cashew nuts and green onions onto the prepared baking sheet.
5
Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper to boiling broth. Mix remaining 4 tablespoons cornstarch with cold water in a cup to make a slurry. Slowly stir slurry into hot broth mixture to thicken, then cook for another 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
6
Meanwhile, heat cashew nuts and green onions in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes.
7
Pour sauce over fried chicken and top with cashews and green onions.